This week on Let's Talk Love, Robin is joined by clinical psychologist and author, Dr. Ramani Durvasula, to discuss the journey of healing from narcissistic relationships. Dr. Ramani shares insights from her practice and new book, It's Not You: Identifying and Healing from Narcissistic People, diving into common traits of people with narcissistic personalities and explaining why narcissistic individuals are resistant and most likely not going to change.

They explore the emotions of grief and shame that often accompany leaving a narcissistic relationship. Dr. Ramani gives effective strategies for healing and reclaiming one’s whole self and autonomy. For those seeking to understand and recover from narcissistic abuse, this interview offers validation, perspective and practical tools for moving forward in the healing process.



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Learn more with Dr. Ramani Durvasula:

Book: It’s Not You: Identifying and Healing from Narcissistic People

CA: https://amzn.to/3IgahDN

US: https://amzn.to/3TedMRt

Narcissistic Relationship Healing Program + Community: https://doctor-ramani.teachable.com/p/taking-yourself-back-healing-from-narcissistic-antagonistic-relationships


00:00 Intro
01:10 Introduction and Background
01:30 Impact of Narcissistic Abuse
04:17 Feedback on the Book
07:49 Narcissistic Personality Traits
09:17 Narcissism on a Spectrum
11:25 Rigidity of Narcissistic Personality
13:19 Personality Traits on a Spectrum
20:26 Healing After Narcissistic Abuse
25:57 Disenfranchised Grief
29:17 Shame and Blame
29:36 Radical Acceptance and Finding Hope
32:35 Detachment and Indifference
36:49 Reframing the Healing Journey
42:55 Taking Back What Was Lost
48:05 Making a List
51:19 Reclaiming Core Values
56:47 Becoming Narcissist Resistant